Sports and fitness

Red, white & true blue

Article Abstract:

A profile of the tennis player Don Budge, who died at the age of 84 in January 2000, is presented. In 1938 Budge became the first tennis player to win the Grand Slam. He was instrumental in carrying the US team to two Davis Cup victories.

Tennis 1998 pro awards: the top players from a memorable year

Article Abstract:

Eight professional tennis players who showed exceptional performance in 1998 are profiled. They include world number one Lindsay Davenport, two-time US Open champion Patrick Rafter and Andre Agassi, who fell to No 122 in the rankings but rose again to fourth in only a year's time.

The 20 greatest players of the 20th century

Article Abstract:

Twenty of the best tennis players of the 20th century who have made an impact on the game were chosen by a group of sportswriters and are described. Their individual achievements and styles of tennis are presented.